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Gentiana purpurea

Purple Gentian
Also known as: Coilantha purpurea (L.) Borkh. +11 more
  • Coilantha purpurea (L.) Borkh.
  • Gentiana purpurea f. basifolia Lebert
  • Gentiana purpurea f. caulifolia Lebert
  • Gentiana purpurea f. flavida (Gremli) Braun-Blanq.
  • Gentiana purpurea var. asinii Briq.
  • Gentiana purpurea var. camtschatica Griseb.
  • Gentiana purpurea var. intermedia Gaudin
  • Gentiana purpurea var. kamtschatica Griseb.
  • Gentiana purpurea var. lutea Gaudin
  • Gentiana purpurea var. nana Griseb.
  • Gentianusa purpurea (L.) Pohl
  • Pneumonanthe purpurea (L.) F.W.Schmidt
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Gentiana purpurea (commonly known as Purple Gentian) is a herbaceous perennial within the Gentianaceae family. It naturally occurs in Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland

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